Judge Returns as Yankees Push for Playoffs | Monroe Louisiana News

Monroe Louisiana News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 8, 2026 · 1m

Aaron Judge is back on the field for the Yankees after a 99-day absence due to a broken rib, batting third and playing right field in a crucial game against the Rockies. His return comes after missing 84 games, during which the team’s offense plummeted — their batting average dropped sharply and they ranked among the worst in the league. Before his injury, Judge was hitting .248 with 17 homers and 38 RBIs, and he’d only managed one homer in his previous 18 games. This time, he skipped a minor league rehab assignment — a bold move considering his history of injuries, including a fractured toe…